Security​/Risk Specialist; On-call

Overview

Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties as needed to secure and maintain campus facilities and to ensure safety. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure campus environment, while building relationships with all college stakeholders. As a member of the risk management team there is a direct responsibility for ensuring the compliance and adherence to all government and institutional rules, regulations, policies, procedures, mandates, recommendations, codes, and laws.

This position is as needed Monday - Friday.

• Provides leadership and guidance relating to emergency responses and events where there are limited staff and administration resources available.
• Ensures that all College property including facilities, equipment, systems and grounds are kept safe and secure for students, staff, and public/visitors and complete necessary documentation.
• Conducts daily shift briefings with Facility and Security Department personnel.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to campus risk management, safety, and security and emergency operations.
• Monitors the College; conducts routine assessment of programs and campus; ensures proper building closing functions; responds to alarms and code calls, and provides first aid as necessary.
• Interacts with people in a respectful manner that shows sensitivity, tact, neutrality, and professionalism.
• Works closely with local law enforcement, fire, and EMS as it pertains to campus safety and security.
• Speaks clearly, concisely, and effectively listens to and understands information necessary to investigate incidents, document findings, and enforce policies and procedures.
• Builds positive relationships, communicates effectively, and works in harmony with all stakeholders; addresses and resolves complaints and problems; has a clear understanding of and follows written and verbal directions.
• Understands principles of program management, emergency management, communications, planning, and response.
• Identifies and implements appropriate safety intervention techniques. Makes decisions and solves problems by using logic, critical thinking, identifying key facts, exploring alternatives and proposing a quality solution.
• Completes daily reports to be shared with the Security & Risk Management Coordinator and administrators as appropriate.
• Unlocks and/or locks classroom doors as needed and requested.
• Assists in retrieval of lost or forgotten items in classrooms after-hours.
• Performs daily and monthly safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, AEDs, eyewash stations, fire panel, etc).
• May assist coordinator in processing requests for building access and removal of access with electronic badges and keys.
• Performs duties in a safe and healthful manner.
• Must maintain confidentiality of all work related information.

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of security experience.
• Must be available to work afternoon/evening shifts and weekend hours as needed.
• Must frequently work with little direct supervision; must have the ability to effectively communicate and interact with department/program administrators and staff.
• Requires demonstrated ability to work with individuals of all racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Must possess strong professional demeanor with considerable interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, diplomacy and cooperative problem solving skills, for work with students, citizens, local, state and federal officials, and other employees.
• Special Qualifications, Certifications, and Licenses:
  Required to possess a valid driver s license issued by the State of Utah and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and have a clean background with no criminal convictions (felony or misdemeanor).

• Emergency Medical Responder training, First Aid, CPR, AED certified, and Utah Security Officer License preferred.

• Must be able to stand and walk for long time periods.
• May be required to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to cross the campus north to south walking at a brisk pace in under 3 minutes.

The College reports all positions to the Department of Work Force Services, posts all positions on the website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Davis Technical College complies with all aspects of the ADA and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Any applicant requiring accommodations in the application process must contact the Human Resource Office. Requests should be made three days prior to need.

APPLICATION

To be considered for employment you must meet the minimum qualifications of the position, submit an EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION, RESUME and COVER LETTER before the closing date. All applicants will be evaluated and ranked on the basis of relevant experience as stated therein. Highest ranking applicants may be invited for a personal interview. Apply online istech.edu/hr

EOE